Spinning Reels That Will Bring In The Fish Of Your Dreams

If you’re new to fishing and headed out on to the water to make the catch of a lifetime, then here is some information on the three main types of fishing reels, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Here are some excellent tips on reels in Toronto, CA, and elsewhere, to help you choose the right one for your fishing needs.

Spincast

This reel is often referred to as a “closed-face reel,” and is the easiest to cast. It is also the least expensive. If you’re a beginner, or if you’re on a budget, this reel is for you. It makes fishing very simple because it’s so easy to use. These are the reels many beginners start with. A rod-and-reel combo such as the Shakespeare Catch More Fish series is a great place to begin your fishing hobby journey.

Spinning

Popularly referred to as an “open-face reel," this spinning reel excels at throwing lightweight lures on a lightweight line. This is often the next rod-and-reel combo that newer anglers graduate to as they start to advance their skills. These spinning reels work with today’s new braided lines, which are thin and robust. On the downside, line twisting and the slack often left in the line can result in big snarls or tangles. You need to pay close attention to your line when using a spinning reel. If you’re new to choosing spinning reels, start with an Abu Garcia Black Max reel.

Baitcast

This is often the preferred rod-and-reel combo of many pros and hard-core fishermen. Baitcasting reels have extra cranking power to bring in bigger fish. An experienced caster can feather the line spool with a thumb and land the bait in precise locations. A baitcasting reel takes a bit of experience to learn how to cast. It’s best to learn proper casting technique with the spinning or spincast reel first, before graduating to a baitcaster. Older baitcasting reels were much harder to tune and cast, but newer brakes make reels like more modern models much easier to use. When you’re ready for your first baitcaster, try an Abu Garcia Max reel or an Abu Garcia Revo X.